UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF ART

Figuration to Fragmentation: The Human Form in Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture

Sept 11 - Oct 15, 2009
Information and Schedule of all Exhibits, Lectures & Conference

Figuration to Fragmentation: The Human Form in Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture is a two-part exhibition at the Morlan Gallery and the Tuska Center for Contemporary Art. A survey mapping the topography of the human condition, this exhibition articulates a clear vision of the role of the figure in contemporary ceramics. The wonderfully diverse selection of artists includes Tom Bartel, Kira Campbell, Sergei Isupov and Hunter Stamps at Morlan; Tanya Batura, Anne Drew Potter, Keith Wallace Smith and Liz Zacher at TCCA. An online catalog will be produced (available for download or purchase from www.lulu.com for $9.30), featuring an essay by noted ceramic critic, Adam Welch, on the use of the figure in contemporary ceramics. In addition to the exhibit, there will be a lecture series, held at both UK & Transylvania, on consecutive Thursday nights, and a mini-conference, The Role of the Figure in Contemporary Ceramics, at UK on October 1 & 2.

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Dates and Participating Artists
Tuska Center for Contemporary Art
University of Kentucky 		Morlan Gallery
Transylvania University
Exhibit Dates Sept 11 - Oct 15, 2009 Sept 11 - Oct 15, 2009
Opening Receptions (Gallery Hop) Fri, Sept 18, 5-8 pm Fri, Sept 18, 5-8 pm
Participating Artists Tanya Batura
Anne Drew Potter
Keith Wallace Smith
Liz Zacher 		Tom Bartel
Sergei Isupov
Kira Campbell
Hunter Stamps
Schedule of Exhibits & Events
Fri, Sept 11 Both exhibits open
Artist Talk: Tom Bartel and Hunter Stamps lecture, 7 pm in Morlan Gallery, reception following
Location: Carrick Theatre, Transylvania University

Thurs, Sept 17 Art Historian Lecture: Nancy Wolsk, 7 pm
Location: Morlan Gallery, Transylvania University

Fri, Sept 18 Lexington Gallery Hop: Morlan and TCCA Opening Receptions, 5-8 pm
Locations: Tuska Center for Contemporary Art, University of Kentucky and Morlan Gallery, Transylvania University

Thurs, Sept 24 Workshop: Anne Drew Potter, 9-11:30am and 1-4pm
Location: Ceramics Studio (Room 220), Reynolds Building, University of Kentucky

Artist Talk: Anne Drew Potter, 7 pm
Location: Niles Gallery, Lucille Caudill Little Fine Arts Library, University of Kentucky

Fri, Sept 25 Art Professions Class: Anne Drew Potter, 12-12:50 pm
Location: Room 118, Whitehall Classroom Building, University of Kentucky

Thurs, Oct 1 Conference: The Role of the Figure in Contemporary Ceramics

9-11:30am & 1-3:30pm Workshop: Keith Wallace Smith
Location: Ceramics Studio (Room 220), Reynolds Building, University of Kentucky

4-7 pm Morlan Gallery open for viewing
Location: Morlan Gallery, Transylvania University

7-8 pm Adam Welch, keynote lecture
Location: Room 102, Whitehall Classroom Building, University of Kentucky

8-9 pm Gallery Reception
Location: Tuska Center for Contemporary Art, University of Kentucky


Fri, Oct 2 Conference: The Role of the Figure in Contemporary Ceramics

9-11:30 am Workshop: Keith Wallace Smith
Location: Ceramics Studio (Room 220), Reynolds Building, University of Kentucky

12-1 pm Art Professions Class: Adam Welch
Location: Room 118, Whitehall Classroom Building

2:30-3:30 Artist Talk: Keith Wallace Smith
Location: Room 102, Whitehall Classroom Building, University of Kentucky

3:30-4:30 Closing discussion, lead by Zoe Strecker
Location: Room 102, Whitehall Classroom Building, University of Kentucky
Thurs, Oct 8 Artist Talk: Kira Campbell, 7 pm
Location: Morlan Gallery, Transylvania University

Thurs, Oct 15 Both exhibits close at end of day
Additional information

Tuska Center for Contemporary Art, University of Kentucky

Website https://www.uky.edu/FineArts/Art/TCCA
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Email k[dot]sprengnether[aT]uky[dot]edu (Kate Sprengnether, Director, TCCA)
h[dot]stamps[aT]uky[dot]edu (Hunter Stamps, Assistant Professor of Ceramics, UK)
Gallery Hours vary each semester, please call 257-2727 or visit the website for updated information

Morlan Gallery, Transylvania University

Website www.transy.edu/morlan
Email afisher[aT]transy[dot]edu (Andrea Fisher, Director, Morlan Gallery)
Gallery Hours Monday-Friday, 12-5 pm